The Met Office has warned trees may be uprooted by gale force winds set to rip through Lincolnshire.

The Met Office’s warning for winds of up to 60mph came into force for the county at 10am today, June 6, and is valid until 10pm tonight.

Disruption for drivers and other travellers is also expected.

The Met Office forecast states: “Strong to gale force winds will affect many areas today. Gusts of 40 to 50mph are likely with isolated gusts close to 60moh possible over coasts, hills and locally inland where heavy showers occur.

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The chief forecasters statement said the strongest winds will affect Wales, western and southern England initially before extending across the Midlands towards Lincolnshire and East Anglia this afternoon. Winds then moderating from the southwest this evening.